ACAT Application — Australian Capital Territory
Claim Done prepares your complete application for the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) — application form, statement of facts, and evidence bundle — ready for lodgement. $79 flat fee. ACAT handles civil disputes up to $25,000 in the ACT.
Start your ACAT application — $197
What ACAT handles in the ACT
ACAT is the primary dispute resolution tribunal for the Australian Capital Territory. It hears:
- Civil disputes up to $25,000 — debts, breach of contract, consumer disputes
- Residential tenancy disputes — bond claims, rent arrears, repairs, termination
- Consumer protection matters under the Australian Consumer Law
- Building and construction disputes
- Administrative review matters
ACAT filing fees (ACT)
| Claim amount | Standard fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $2,500 | $100 |
| $2,501 – $10,000 | $150 |
| $10,001 – $25,000 | $250 |
Fees are paid directly to ACAT at lodgement. Concession rates apply.
The ACAT process — what to expect
- Complete the application — ACAT forms are available at acat.act.gov.au
- Lodge and pay the fee — Online or in person at ACAT
- Respondent served — ACAT notifies the respondent
- Conciliation or directions hearing — ACAT often schedules mediation before a formal hearing
- Hearing — Informal; before an ACAT member
Before filing — send a letter of demand
ACAT expects parties to have made a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute. A letter of demand that has been ignored is strong evidence. Claim Done prepares letters of demand for ACT disputes for $97.
What Claim Done prepares for your ACAT application
- Application form — completed for the relevant ACAT division
- Statement of facts — structured narrative for the Tribunal
- Evidence bundle — indexed and formatted for lodgement
Prepare your ACAT application — $197 | Compare state tribunals